Through artistic expression The Creative Spark creates a meaningful pathway for young Canadians to break down the stigma of mental illness and to take responsibility for their own mental wellness.

The Creative Spark Public Service Announcement (PSA) program is pleased to announce the release of our latest PSAs created by the students of Canmore Collegiate High School (CCHS) in partnership with the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre Youth Champion program. Creative Spark PSAs start with simple improv skits whereby the students come up with their own ideas around the mental health issues facing high school students today. From improv to script students create each PSA working closely with their school guidance councillor and provincial mental health and addiction counsellors. The Creative Spark process enables students to write, edit, workshop and then video tape their own material and then share it with the school and interested communities. In this case Creative Spark teamed with CCHS and The Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre Youth Champion program to produce three PSAs.

The Creative Spark Adult Art Program this Sunday at Exshaw Community Hall is booked up. If you are interested in participating in our next Adult Art Program or The Creative Spark – High Five for Mental Wellness Workshop please contact us at info@creativespark.ca

The Creative Spark works closely within each community. In addition to the many professional educators and healthcare professionals we have had the privilege to work with a growing number of local volunteers.

Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of The Creative Spark. From helping with Art supplies to supervision of our painting workshops, outside walk-abouts and improv activities.

Please note the Creative Spark – Logon for Mental Wellness is a community focussed NFP corporation that follows highly responsible protocol. This includes but is not limited to ensuring annual RCMP security clearance for facilitators working within ‘the vulnerable sector’. As well each program is closely vetted by provincially recognized educational and healthcare professionals and all sessions within ‘the vulnerable sector’ including all school based activities are attended by a provincially recognized healthcare counsellor.